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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.64, 1,002.75 and 442.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.64, 1,002.75 and 442.97 is: 611.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.64 : 1,002.75 = 442.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.64/1,002.75 = 442.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.64x = 1,002.75 × 442.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.64x = 444,188.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,188.17/726.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.29

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